Occupational Therapy Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the Therapies- Long Term Care team at Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY. This role focuses on implementing and documenting patient treatment plans with independence and collaboration within the care team.

The position offers flexible day shifts, mileage reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for clinical growth into leadership roles,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.
• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTAs, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals.
• Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy.
• Communicates directly with the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status.
• Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate the discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, concise, and organized manner.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, and space constraints.
• Documents patient charges and attendance at the end of each day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the Therapies- Long Term Care team at Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY. This role focuses on implementing and documenting patient treatment plans with independence and collaboration within the care team.

The position offers flexible day shifts, mileage reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for clinical growth into leadership roles,